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Freeze watch issued for Eugene-Springfield

As a rain spell tapers off in the southern Willamette Valley, it will be replaced by a night of freezing cold which will quickly turn into three warm days, according to the National Weather Service. NWS issued a Freeze Watch for potential subfreezing temperatures from Cottage Grove to Albany for 9 p.m. April 2 to 10...
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Substance Abuse Deflection Focus

Eugene police are continuing focused enforcement along the Highway 99 corridor, offering people with substance abuse issues the option of treatment instead of jail.
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4 finalists selected for new Springfield Utility Board general manager

With the help of a recruitment firm, Springfield Utility Board has chosen four finalists in its search for the utility’s next general manager, SUB said in a press release Thursday, April 2. Current General Manager Jeff Nelson announced last year he would retire June 30 after 14 years in...
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Spring plant sale benefits hunger relief in Lane County

EUGENE, Ore. - FOOD for Lane County is holding its annual spring plant sale Saturday at a new location on Seavey Loop Road near Mount Pisgah. The popular sale of garden starts benefits hunger relief programs. A youth farm will host the event this year, offering vegetable, berry, herb and flower starts that typically...
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Eastbound Franklin Blvd reopens after crash near UO; van driver arrested at scene

Update 6:45 p.m.: The scene has been cleared; officials encourage drivers to be aware of any remaining responders in the area. — Eugene police closed eastbound Franklin Boulevard at East 11th Avenue Friday evening following a two-vehicle crash involving a white van and a black SUV. Traffic is also closed...
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Firefighters battle two-alarm blaze at Eugene apartment building

EUGENE, Ore. - Firefighters battled a two-alarm apartment fire near downtown Eugene on Friday afternoon, according to Eugene Springfield Fire officials. ESF authorities said that, around 2:30 p.m. on April 3, people in the area reported smoke and fire coming from a first-floor apartment in a two-story building in the...
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New Eugene neighborhood to sell homes for less than $275k

A rundown fixer with stained carpets and no chance at financing. A home with a shop in need of electrical work and a yard filled with trash. An empty lot. Eugene's real estate listings priced below $275,000 are slim picking. But a new Laurel Hill Valley development could add dozens of options for people looking to...
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17-year-old missing from Mercer Island, Wash., last seen in Eugene, Oregon

EUGENE, Ore. — Authorities are looking for a 17-year-old from Washington who was last seen on Tuesday in Eugene, Oregon. Danielle ‘Dani’ Wolfe, 17, of Mercer Island, Wash. Has been missing since Monday, March 30, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. According to...
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Eugene Man Arrested After Alleged Attempted Assault Near Bailey Hill Road

Eugene, OR — A man has been arrested after allegedly attempting to grab a young woman in a disturbing daytime incident near a busy Eugene roadway, police said. According to the Eugene Police Department, officers responded to reports that Kerry Michael Diamond, 36, approached a 19-year-old woman around 11:33 a.m. on...
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Grease fire singes West 7th Gotcha Burger food stand

EUGENE, Ore. — The West 7th Gotcha Burger location caught fire Thursday night after an accidental grease fire. According to the location manager Kaipo Sales, the incident began when a small flame broke out on the grill. An employee "panicked" and attempted to put out the fire by throwing a wet towel onto the grill,...

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